Sony VPL-XW5000ES: throw distance & specs
4K UHD · 2,000 lumens · throw ratio 1.38–2.21. For a 100″ screen it sits 10.0–16.1 ft away.
The Sony VPL-XW5000ES sits 10.0–16.1 ft from a 100″ screen and about 12.0–19.3 ft from a 120″ screen, set by its 1.38–2.21 throw ratio. At 2,000 lumens it pairs best with a matte-white screen in the dark, or an ALR screen with some ambient light.
Throw ratio
1.38–2.21
Brightness
2,000 lumens
Resolution
4K UHD
Type
laser
| Throw ratio | 1.38–2.21 |
| Brightness | 2,000 lumens |
| Resolution | 4K UHD |
| HDR | Yes |
| Light source | laser |
| Type | Standard throw |
| Input lag | 21 ms |
| Price | ~$5,998 |
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Throw-distance calculator
Sony VPL-XW5000ES — distance for a 100″ screen
10.0–16.1 ft
Lens-to-screen distance. Zoom (if any) lets you fine-tune within the range.
Throw distance by screen size
How far the Sony VPL-XW5000ES sits from the screen at common 16:9 sizes, across its full zoom range.
| Screen (16:9) | Image width | Throw distance |
|---|---|---|
| 90″ | 78″ | 9.0–14.4 ft |
| 100″ | 87″ | 10.0–16.1 ft |
| 120″ | 105″ | 12.0–19.3 ft |
| 150″ | 131″ | 15.0–24.1 ft |
Which screen for the Sony VPL-XW5000ES?
The Sony VPL-XW5000ES is a standard-throw projector, so it works with a matte-white screen in a dark room or an ALR screen if you watch with some ambient light. Match the screen size to the throw distance the calculator gives for your room.
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